Fender Mustang LT25 settings
Aneurysm (Live at The Paramount, 1991) settings for Fender Mustang LT25
Nirvana · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Nirvana "Aneurysm (Live at The Paramount, 1991)" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 1. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-07-03
- Preset / mode
- FENDER CLEAN
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use a clear, percussive strumming style to match the original riff.
- Keep your attack consistent for that jangly high-end clarity.
- Minimize any modulation effects; focus on the clean tone.
The original rig
What Nirvana used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Japan Mustang MG69 (likely sunburst, stock pickups, as seen in Paramount video)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Studio Preamp → Crown Power Amp → Marshall 1960A 4x12 Cabinet
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 0.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Aneurysm (Live at The Paramount, 1991) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Nirvana's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Fender Mustang LT25 for Aneurysm (Live at The Paramount, 1991)?
Start from the FENDER CLEAN preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 1.
Which pickup should I use for Aneurysm (Live at The Paramount, 1991)?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Nirvana use on Aneurysm (Live at The Paramount, 1991)?
Guitar: Fender Japan Mustang MG69 (likely sunburst, stock pickups, as seen in Paramount video). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Studio Preamp → Crown Power Amp → Marshall 1960A 4x12 Cabinet.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
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Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.